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RF500
Applications include catering,
foodservice, food manufacture,
pharmaceutical healthcare,
warehousing and retail.
Warehousing
Retail
Case History 1
Customer: A Healthcare Trust
across four hospital sites with six pathology labs, eight
blood banks and a total of 180 monitoring points.
Solution: An RF500 system with 14 Gateway units has
fulfilled all the customer’s requirements. It allows data
from all locations to be viewed locally and remotely by
different people within the trust and includes an email
alarm system for each separate Gateway, as well as
visible alarms on each transmitter.
Requirement: To upgrade existing temperature
monitoring methods.
Previous methods relied on a combination of equipment
displays, data loggers, chart recorders and manual
recording which, in terms of remote blood banks alone,
was taking a member of staff 2 hours per day.
Monitoring points range from -80°C freezers, fridges,
cold rooms and incubators, and the system provides
almost permanent mapping for super-critical areas
such as blood fridges. The robust RF signal has proved
effective with no loss of data even across large busy
labs fitted with state-of-the-art electronic equipment.
Benefits:
• Compliance with MHRA and CPA requirements
• Peace of mind because all areas are alarmed
0°C to +40°C / +32°F to + 104°F
10-90% RH non-condensing
100-240VAC 310mA 50/60Hz
4.3Ah Ni-Mh Rechargeable Battery.
Running time approximately 1 hour
Transmitters – RF512, RF513, RF515 and RF516
Temperature Measurement Range
Internal Thermistor Sensor – RF512, RF516 -30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
Integral Thermistor Sensor – RF513
-30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
External Sensor
-40°C to +125°C/-40°F to +257°F
External Pt100 Sensor
-200°C to +400°C/-328°F +750°F
Humidity Measurement Range
10 to 90% RH
System Accuracy with Standard Sensors
Temperature
±0.5°C/ ±0.9°F
External Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
External Thermistor – full range
±1°C/ ±2°F
Internal Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
±0.5°/ ±1.0°F
External Pt100 – over 50°C range
between two calibration points
±0.1°C/ ±0.2°F (system
including probe)
Pt100 – full range
±0.05°C/ ±0.1°F plus probe
Humidity
10-90% RH
Volts/Milliamps at 23°C Pt100 Connection Type
Pt100 Sensor Drive Current
Resolution
Temperature
Thermistor
Pt100
Door Sensor
Humidity
10 to 90% RH
±3%
0.3% of reading
4-wire
400µA Nominal
0.1°C/ 0.2°F
0.015°C/ 0.03°F
7.5 seconds
±0.1%
* Internal RF range cannot be guaranteed as it varies from building to building.
Requirement for all hardware is always determined on site by a physical survey.
• No more manual readings, so no human error
BIOCOTE
• All data available to key people from their own office
Case History 2
Selected Comark thermometers, probes
and data loggers have an advanced BioCote®
antimicrobial impregnated into the instrument
cases and probe handles. This inhibits the growth of
harmful organisms and is becoming accepted with HACCP and
due diligence procedures as an important extra level of defence
against cross contamination.
Customer: Food Manufacturer (Sauces)
For further details visit the BioCote® website www.biocote.com
The new system needed to be fully automatic, capable
of operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Choice of alarm methods for notification day or night
and maintaining written records. The company also
wanted to monitor temperatures in their chilled storage
warehouse.
Solution: The RF500 system supplied can be
programmed to provide independently variable logging
rates for each individual transmitter, in line with the task
being carried out. The single coordinated system has
answered all the customer’s needs, including compliance
with the company’s criteria which required 100%
reliability in terms of logging rates and accuracy. The
customer is also satisfied that all the data captured will
stand up to scrutiny.
Distributed by:
**Transmitters will synchronise their clocks with the Gateway at midnight.
***When used at 23°C room temperature and radio rate of 15 minutes.
Battery life is up to 3 years with a heavy duty battery. Contact Comark for details.
WARRANTY
All Comark instruments have a minimum one year warranty unless otherwise stated.
The warranty period for temperature probes is for six months and all other probes and
electrodes are unwarranted because the conditions of use are beyond our control.
The Comark warranty covers manufacturing defects and component failures on all
products returned to Comark premises and applies worldwide. The warranty does
not affect your statutory rights. In line with our policy of continuous development we
reserve the right to alter any product specifications without notice.
All products are covered by our Quality Management System which is compliant
with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for the design, manufacture, supply, service, repair and
recalibration of electronic measuring instruments and equipment.
Comark Instruments
Bury Mead Road, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire SG5 1RT, UK
Tel: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6599
Fax: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6598
Email:[email protected] – UK and Ireland
[email protected] – International
Comark Instruments
PO Box 500,
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
C189/6/EN © Comark J46651/09/10
Tel: (800) 555 6658
Fax: (503) 644 5859
Email: [email protected]
Benefits:
Requirement: The company needed to be able to prove
to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that its cooking
cycles had been completed correctly.
• The ability to show that products have been cooked in accordance with customer’s instructions
Historically, this was done by manually recording
temperatures from chart recorders or other devices
• Automated and consistent record-keeping with little risk of human error
• Meets all data requirements for BRC auditing
For more information click on
www.comarkltd.com or www.comarkusa.com
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Volts/Milliamps
0-10V
1mV
0-1V
0.1mV
4-20mA
1µA
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
2.4GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
RF Frequency
Standard Antenna
External, removable,
omni-directional with pivot.
Length: 90mm from pivot.
High-Gain Antenna (optional)
Length: 235mm from pivot.
Typically 50 metres indoors
Radio Range*
Clock Accuracy**
20ppm (1 minute/month)
at 25°C/ 77°F
Logging Memory 32000 records
Logging Frequency Programmable between
1 minute and 60 minutes
Monitoring Frequency
1 minute
LEDs
Red – Warning
Green – External Power
Case Material Over-moulded food safe clear
Polycarbonate with BioCote®
antimicrobial
Case enclosure designed to meet
Environmental Protection Transmitters
IP67 BS6059
Battery Type
Replaceable Lithium ‘C’ Cell
Saft LSH14 Light
(Part No RFBATT)
Battery Life***
1 year
L 170mm x W 83mm x D 34mm
Dimensions Weight 200g
d
Power SourcesRF500A and RF500AP: AC power adaptor,
rechargeable NiMh battery
RF500AP only: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
capability. Compliant to IEEE 802.3af
Clock Accuracy
4ppm (2 minutes per year)
Relay Outputs (SW1 & SW2)Two individual 2.5mm jack sockets.
Contacts: 24Vdc 500mA maximum
Power Consumption
12W typical
Dimensions
L 225mm x W 150mm x D 40mm
Weight
1.3Kg
N
Up to 256
Up to 64
Up to 10 years’ storage
2.4 GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
1 hour
an
RF500A Gateway
Number of Channels
Number of Transmitters
Storage Capacity
RF Frequency
Battery Life
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Power Adaptor
Battery Backup
EW
Technical specifications
RF500 Wireless Monitoring
Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind.
Stop, start etc.
High alarm limit
shown in red
RF500
Provides effortless 24/7 monitoring
of temperature, humidity door events
and other parameters.
Key benefits include:
Low alarm limit
shown in blue
WARRANTY
2 YEAR
Export function
• Secure multi-user access to data
via the internet at any time
• Alarm notification via email, phone or SMS
• Transmitters that are waterproof and accurate, and have a long battery life
• Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Plus, it’s easy to install, use and maintain
The system achieves unprecedented levels
of efficiency and reliability through its use of the
latest low-power RF technology with built-in mesh
networking, and transmitters with bi-directional
communications.
Login password protected
Applications
* Third party service provider required.
The RF500 system is suitable for use in any industry
where specific temperature or humidity levels need
to be maintained and monitored so products are
stored and systems are operated at optimum
levels for safety and energy efficiency.
Signal via route B-D blocked by open chill room door.
System automatically re-routes signal via B-F or B-C.
B
The RF500 System
It uses a network of remote sensors and probes to
collect and transmit information to a Gateway unit
which manages the system and collects and stores
the data. The result is efficient and versatile
round-the-clock monitoring for just about any industry.
Ideal for monitoring:
Viewing Data
D
C
E
10” Double
Glazing
F
MAIN LAB
G
OFFICES
Advanced features include:
ADR – Automatic Data Retrieval. In the event of a
power failure, data is stored in the RF500 transmitter
then automatically transmitted to the Gateway as soon
as the network is restored, so no data is lost.
Mesh Network – established through powered
transmitters. This enables the system to automatically
adjust to any changes in the environment, rerouting
signals as required to ensure that the data is always
returned to the Gateway.
• Notification via screens, email, SMS* or voice, with
the ability to select which personnel are notified in line with work rotas.
• Alarm delay option – system will not indicate out of range status until the temperature has been out of range for a set period of time, ideal for defrost cycles
and restocking.
The RF500 answers market demands for a quick,
reliable system which is easy to understand and
operate but can just as easily be reconfigured or
expanded in line with changing needs.
A
Instant alarm notification
is via screens, sms, voice
or email to your PC, PDA,
mobile or pager.
The above schematic shows how, in the event of signals being blocked
by shifting stock, open doors or parked vehicles, RF500 transmitters
automatically seek an alternative route.
Pharmaceutical
Alarms include:
Audit trail provides visibility
of actions, times and users
In the event of readings falling outside pre-set limits,
alarm notification via screens, SMS*, email or voice
allows immediate corrective action to be taken.
This can make all the difference in terms of saving your
product and protecting your reputation.
The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System is an
accurate, reliable and flexible method of collecting
real-time temperature, humidity and door event data.
Market leading data integrity.
No awkward gaps in your records.
Mean Kinetic Temperature
value
Catering
Manual checks on temperature and humidity are a
thing of the past. The RF500 does it automatically,
reducing labour costs, eliminating errors and ensuring
complete records are maintained in accordance with
regulatory requirements.
• Accurate records without compromise
RF500
The powerful RF500A Gateway unit requires no specialist
PC software. This new, compact unit has solid state
memory via two SD cards. In the event of failure, data
is protected as information is backed-up automatically
between the two. There is no hard drive and no fan
so there are fewer components to wear out. The new
RF500A has low power consumption, an important
consideration in any industry and the RF500AP provides
the option of power over Ethernet or mains. The Gateway
connects directly to the local area network, permitting
24/7 single or multi-user access via the internet.
Programming or data access is achieved via a PC or PDA
from any location. Multi-user access can be controlled
via built-in safeguards configured to ensure that staff only
have access to information relevant to their needs and can
only make changes deemed appropriate by the system
administrator. There are no hidden charges for licences and
there is no limit on the number of users – you dictate how
many or how few people have access.
With a full audit trail, electronic signatures and data protection
to meet the requirements of 21CFR Part 11, RF500 is ideal
for any high security application where protection of your
products and good name is paramount. Rapid identification
and notification of alarm conditions provides all the necessary
assurances for due diligence and HACCP procedures.
• Dynamic alarms selectable by time, allowing more than one alarm level for a single sensor. Typical uses are cycling incubators or long defrost cycles.
* Third party service provider required.
Transmitters
Transmitters are waterproof and include an LCD
for instant data display and an LED for local alarm
indication. Four models cover every temperature and
humidity requirement and each incorporates advanced
RF technology to maximise range and satisfy the
highest levels of data integrity.
Food manufacturer
RF512 has an integral temperature sensor plus
connectors for two external thermistor probes and an
external door sensor.
RF513 has integral temperature and humidity sensors
and a connector for an external door sensor.
RF515 can be connected to a control loop and
programmed to measure an extensive range of
parameters such as pressure, gas, flow, level,
dissolved oxygen, CO2 and many more.
RF516 is a precision temperature transmitter with an
integral temperature sensor plus connectors for one
external PT100 probe and an external door sensor.
Other common features include:
• Low battery indicator on the transmitter and via
the web-view
• Probe faults transmitted and shown in the web-view
• Choice of 1 year battery or mains power for RF512,
RF513 and RF516
Accessories
Accessories include single and duplex penetration and
air probes, door event sensors and siren/klaxon for
alarms. Please contact the Comark Sales Office or your
Comark representative for full details.
• Fridges and freezers
• Coolers, chillers and cold stores
• Warehousing, distribution and transport
• Storage areas for drugs or vaccines
• Incubators and test chambers
• Large LCD allows local view of temperature, RH (RF513), and door opening information plus alarms
and RF status
• Perishable goods such as blood products and costly test reagents
• LEDs for active/alarm indication
Practical functionality allows you to:
• Selectable scales ˚C or ˚F,
%RH or DP (RF513)
• Stop and start logging
• View or program tasks
• View data as graphs or tables and toggle
between the two
• View events for a selected day
• Super User function allows multi-Gateway visibility
from one screen.
• High gain antenna
• Compact size waterproof case with BioCote® antimicrobial surface protection.
• Secure Lumberg connector for probes
• Door event sensor
• AC/Mains power connector
Export function allows the user to define an automated
download of the whole system data via a Comma
Separated Values (CSV) Report. Data from individual
transmitters can be exported to CSV File as required.
Mean Kinetic Temperature values can be calculated for
critical areas such as drug and vaccine storage.
RF500 - Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind
Stop, start etc.
High alarm limit
shown in red
RF500
Provides effortless 24/7 monitoring
of temperature, humidity door events
and other parameters.
Key benefits include:
Low alarm limit
shown in blue
WARRANTY
2 YEAR
Export function
• Secure multi-user access to data
via the internet at any time
• Alarm notification via email, phone or SMS
• Transmitters that are waterproof and accurate, and have a long battery life
• Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Plus, it’s easy to install, use and maintain
The system achieves unprecedented levels
of efficiency and reliability through its use of the
latest low-power RF technology with built-in mesh
networking, and transmitters with bi-directional
communications.
Login password protected
Applications
* Third party service provider required.
The RF500 system is suitable for use in any industry
where specific temperature or humidity levels need
to be maintained and monitored so products are
stored and systems are operated at optimum
levels for safety and energy efficiency.
Signal via route B-D blocked by open chill room door.
System automatically re-routes signal via B-F or B-C.
B
The RF500 System
It uses a network of remote sensors and probes to
collect and transmit information to a Gateway unit
which manages the system and collects and stores
the data. The result is efficient and versatile
round-the-clock monitoring for just about any industry.
Ideal for monitoring:
Viewing Data
D
C
E
10” Double
Glazing
F
MAIN LAB
G
OFFICES
Advanced features include:
ADR – Automatic Data Retrieval. In the event of a
power failure, data is stored in the RF500 transmitter
then automatically transmitted to the Gateway as soon
as the network is restored, so no data is lost.
Mesh Network – established through powered
transmitters. This enables the system to automatically
adjust to any changes in the environment, rerouting
signals as required to ensure that the data is always
returned to the Gateway.
• Notification via screens, email, SMS* or voice, with
the ability to select which personnel are notified in line with work rotas.
• Alarm delay option – system will not indicate out of range status until the temperature has been out of range for a set period of time, ideal for defrost cycles
and restocking.
The RF500 answers market demands for a quick,
reliable system which is easy to understand and
operate but can just as easily be reconfigured or
expanded in line with changing needs.
A
Instant alarm notification
is via screens, sms, voice
or email to your PC, PDA,
mobile or pager.
The above schematic shows how, in the event of signals being blocked
by shifting stock, open doors or parked vehicles, RF500 transmitters
automatically seek an alternative route.
Pharmaceutical
Alarms include:
Audit trail provides visibility
of actions, times and users
In the event of readings falling outside pre-set limits,
alarm notification via screens, SMS*, email or voice
allows immediate corrective action to be taken.
This can make all the difference in terms of saving your
product and protecting your reputation.
The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System is an
accurate, reliable and flexible method of collecting
real-time temperature, humidity and door event data.
Market leading data integrity.
No awkward gaps in your records.
Mean Kinetic Temperature
value
Catering
Manual checks on temperature and humidity are a
thing of the past. The RF500 does it automatically,
reducing labour costs, eliminating errors and ensuring
complete records are maintained in accordance with
regulatory requirements.
• Accurate records without compromise
RF500
The powerful RF500A Gateway unit requires no specialist
PC software. This new, compact unit has solid state
memory via two SD cards. In the event of failure, data
is protected as information is backed-up automatically
between the two. There is no hard drive and no fan
so there are fewer components to wear out. The new
RF500A has low power consumption, an important
consideration in any industry and the RF500AP provides
the option of power over Ethernet or mains. The Gateway
connects directly to the local area network, permitting
24/7 single or multi-user access via the internet.
Programming or data access is achieved via a PC or PDA
from any location. Multi-user access can be controlled
via built-in safeguards configured to ensure that staff only
have access to information relevant to their needs and can
only make changes deemed appropriate by the system
administrator. There are no hidden charges for licences and
there is no limit on the number of users – you dictate how
many or how few people have access.
With a full audit trail, electronic signatures and data protection
to meet the requirements of 21CFR Part 11, RF500 is ideal
for any high security application where protection of your
products and good name is paramount. Rapid identification
and notification of alarm conditions provides all the necessary
assurances for due diligence and HACCP procedures.
• Dynamic alarms selectable by time, allowing more than one alarm level for a single sensor. Typical uses are cycling incubators or long defrost cycles.
* Third party service provider required.
Transmitters
Transmitters are waterproof and include an LCD
for instant data display and an LED for local alarm
indication. Four models cover every temperature and
humidity requirement and each incorporates advanced
RF technology to maximise range and satisfy the
highest levels of data integrity.
Food manufacturer
RF512 has an integral temperature sensor plus
connectors for two external thermistor probes and an
external door sensor.
RF513 has integral temperature and humidity sensors
and a connector for an external door sensor.
RF515 can be connected to a control loop and
programmed to measure an extensive range of
parameters such as pressure, gas, flow, level,
dissolved oxygen, CO2 and many more.
RF516 is a precision temperature transmitter with an
integral temperature sensor plus connectors for one
external PT100 probe and an external door sensor.
Other common features include:
• Low battery indicator on the transmitter and via
the web-view
• Probe faults transmitted and shown in the web-view
• Choice of 1 year battery or mains power for RF512,
RF513 and RF516
Accessories
Accessories include single and duplex penetration and
air probes, door event sensors and siren/klaxon for
alarms. Please contact the Comark Sales Office or your
Comark representative for full details.
• Fridges and freezers
• Coolers, chillers and cold stores
• Warehousing, distribution and transport
• Storage areas for drugs or vaccines
• Incubators and test chambers
• Large LCD allows local view of temperature, RH (RF513), and door opening information plus alarms
and RF status
• Perishable goods such as blood products and costly test reagents
• LEDs for active/alarm indication
Practical functionality allows you to:
• Selectable scales ˚C or ˚F,
%RH or DP (RF513)
• Stop and start logging
• View or program tasks
• View data as graphs or tables and toggle
between the two
• View events for a selected day
• Super User function allows multi-Gateway visibility
from one screen.
• High gain antenna
• Compact size waterproof case with BioCote® antimicrobial surface protection.
• Secure Lumberg connector for probes
• Door event sensor
• AC/Mains power connector
Export function allows the user to define an automated
download of the whole system data via a Comma
Separated Values (CSV) Report. Data from individual
transmitters can be exported to CSV File as required.
Mean Kinetic Temperature values can be calculated for
critical areas such as drug and vaccine storage.
RF500 - Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind
Stop, start etc.
High alarm limit
shown in red
RF500
Provides effortless 24/7 monitoring
of temperature, humidity door events
and other parameters.
Key benefits include:
Low alarm limit
shown in blue
WARRANTY
2 YEAR
Export function
• Secure multi-user access to data
via the internet at any time
• Alarm notification via email, phone or SMS
• Transmitters that are waterproof and accurate, and have a long battery life
• Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Plus, it’s easy to install, use and maintain
The system achieves unprecedented levels
of efficiency and reliability through its use of the
latest low-power RF technology with built-in mesh
networking, and transmitters with bi-directional
communications.
Login password protected
Applications
* Third party service provider required.
The RF500 system is suitable for use in any industry
where specific temperature or humidity levels need
to be maintained and monitored so products are
stored and systems are operated at optimum
levels for safety and energy efficiency.
Signal via route B-D blocked by open chill room door.
System automatically re-routes signal via B-F or B-C.
B
The RF500 System
It uses a network of remote sensors and probes to
collect and transmit information to a Gateway unit
which manages the system and collects and stores
the data. The result is efficient and versatile
round-the-clock monitoring for just about any industry.
Ideal for monitoring:
Viewing Data
D
C
E
10” Double
Glazing
F
MAIN LAB
G
OFFICES
Advanced features include:
ADR – Automatic Data Retrieval. In the event of a
power failure, data is stored in the RF500 transmitter
then automatically transmitted to the Gateway as soon
as the network is restored, so no data is lost.
Mesh Network – established through powered
transmitters. This enables the system to automatically
adjust to any changes in the environment, rerouting
signals as required to ensure that the data is always
returned to the Gateway.
• Notification via screens, email, SMS* or voice, with
the ability to select which personnel are notified in line with work rotas.
• Alarm delay option – system will not indicate out of range status until the temperature has been out of range for a set period of time, ideal for defrost cycles
and restocking.
The RF500 answers market demands for a quick,
reliable system which is easy to understand and
operate but can just as easily be reconfigured or
expanded in line with changing needs.
A
Instant alarm notification
is via screens, sms, voice
or email to your PC, PDA,
mobile or pager.
The above schematic shows how, in the event of signals being blocked
by shifting stock, open doors or parked vehicles, RF500 transmitters
automatically seek an alternative route.
Pharmaceutical
Alarms include:
Audit trail provides visibility
of actions, times and users
In the event of readings falling outside pre-set limits,
alarm notification via screens, SMS*, email or voice
allows immediate corrective action to be taken.
This can make all the difference in terms of saving your
product and protecting your reputation.
The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System is an
accurate, reliable and flexible method of collecting
real-time temperature, humidity and door event data.
Market leading data integrity.
No awkward gaps in your records.
Mean Kinetic Temperature
value
Catering
Manual checks on temperature and humidity are a
thing of the past. The RF500 does it automatically,
reducing labour costs, eliminating errors and ensuring
complete records are maintained in accordance with
regulatory requirements.
• Accurate records without compromise
RF500
The powerful RF500A Gateway unit requires no specialist
PC software. This new, compact unit has solid state
memory via two SD cards. In the event of failure, data
is protected as information is backed-up automatically
between the two. There is no hard drive and no fan
so there are fewer components to wear out. The new
RF500A has low power consumption, an important
consideration in any industry and the RF500AP provides
the option of power over Ethernet or mains. The Gateway
connects directly to the local area network, permitting
24/7 single or multi-user access via the internet.
Programming or data access is achieved via a PC or PDA
from any location. Multi-user access can be controlled
via built-in safeguards configured to ensure that staff only
have access to information relevant to their needs and can
only make changes deemed appropriate by the system
administrator. There are no hidden charges for licences and
there is no limit on the number of users – you dictate how
many or how few people have access.
With a full audit trail, electronic signatures and data protection
to meet the requirements of 21CFR Part 11, RF500 is ideal
for any high security application where protection of your
products and good name is paramount. Rapid identification
and notification of alarm conditions provides all the necessary
assurances for due diligence and HACCP procedures.
• Dynamic alarms selectable by time, allowing more than one alarm level for a single sensor. Typical uses are cycling incubators or long defrost cycles.
* Third party service provider required.
Transmitters
Transmitters are waterproof and include an LCD
for instant data display and an LED for local alarm
indication. Four models cover every temperature and
humidity requirement and each incorporates advanced
RF technology to maximise range and satisfy the
highest levels of data integrity.
Food manufacturer
RF512 has an integral temperature sensor plus
connectors for two external thermistor probes and an
external door sensor.
RF513 has integral temperature and humidity sensors
and a connector for an external door sensor.
RF515 can be connected to a control loop and
programmed to measure an extensive range of
parameters such as pressure, gas, flow, level,
dissolved oxygen, CO2 and many more.
RF516 is a precision temperature transmitter with an
integral temperature sensor plus connectors for one
external PT100 probe and an external door sensor.
Other common features include:
• Low battery indicator on the transmitter and via
the web-view
• Probe faults transmitted and shown in the web-view
• Choice of 1 year battery or mains power for RF512,
RF513 and RF516
Accessories
Accessories include single and duplex penetration and
air probes, door event sensors and siren/klaxon for
alarms. Please contact the Comark Sales Office or your
Comark representative for full details.
• Fridges and freezers
• Coolers, chillers and cold stores
• Warehousing, distribution and transport
• Storage areas for drugs or vaccines
• Incubators and test chambers
• Large LCD allows local view of temperature, RH (RF513), and door opening information plus alarms
and RF status
• Perishable goods such as blood products and costly test reagents
• LEDs for active/alarm indication
Practical functionality allows you to:
• Selectable scales ˚C or ˚F,
%RH or DP (RF513)
• Stop and start logging
• View or program tasks
• View data as graphs or tables and toggle
between the two
• View events for a selected day
• Super User function allows multi-Gateway visibility
from one screen.
• High gain antenna
• Compact size waterproof case with BioCote® antimicrobial surface protection.
• Secure Lumberg connector for probes
• Door event sensor
• AC/Mains power connector
Export function allows the user to define an automated
download of the whole system data via a Comma
Separated Values (CSV) Report. Data from individual
transmitters can be exported to CSV File as required.
Mean Kinetic Temperature values can be calculated for
critical areas such as drug and vaccine storage.
RF500 - Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind
RF500
Applications include catering,
foodservice, food manufacture,
pharmaceutical healthcare,
warehousing and retail.
Warehousing
Retail
Case History 1
Customer: A Healthcare Trust
across four hospital sites with six pathology labs, eight
blood banks and a total of 180 monitoring points.
Solution: An RF500 system with 14 Gateway units has
fulfilled all the customer’s requirements. It allows data
from all locations to be viewed locally and remotely by
different people within the trust and includes an email
alarm system for each separate Gateway, as well as
visible alarms on each transmitter.
Requirement: To upgrade existing temperature
monitoring methods.
Previous methods relied on a combination of equipment
displays, data loggers, chart recorders and manual
recording which, in terms of remote blood banks alone,
was taking a member of staff 2 hours per day.
Monitoring points range from -80°C freezers, fridges,
cold rooms and incubators, and the system provides
almost permanent mapping for super-critical areas
such as blood fridges. The robust RF signal has proved
effective with no loss of data even across large busy
labs fitted with state-of-the-art electronic equipment.
Benefits:
• Compliance with MHRA and CPA requirements
• Peace of mind because all areas are alarmed
0°C to +40°C / +32°F to + 104°F
10-90% RH non-condensing
100-240VAC 310mA 50/60Hz
4.3Ah Ni-Mh Rechargeable Battery.
Running time approximately 1 hour
Transmitters – RF512, RF513, RF515 and RF516
Temperature Measurement Range
Internal Thermistor Sensor – RF512, RF516 -30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
Integral Thermistor Sensor – RF513
-30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
External Sensor
-40°C to +125°C/-40°F to +257°F
External Pt100 Sensor
-200°C to +400°C/-328°F +750°F
Humidity Measurement Range
10 to 90% RH
System Accuracy with Standard Sensors
Temperature
±0.5°C/ ±0.9°F
External Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
External Thermistor – full range
±1°C/ ±2°F
Internal Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
±0.5°/ ±1.0°F
External Pt100 – over 50°C range
between two calibration points
±0.1°C/ ±0.2°F (system
including probe)
Pt100 – full range
±0.05°C/ ±0.1°F plus probe
Humidity
10-90% RH
Volts/Milliamps at 23°C Pt100 Connection Type
Pt100 Sensor Drive Current
Resolution
Temperature
Thermistor
Pt100
Door Sensor
Humidity
10 to 90% RH
±3%
0.3% of reading
4-wire
400µA Nominal
0.1°C/ 0.2°F
0.015°C/ 0.03°F
7.5 seconds
±0.1%
* Internal RF range cannot be guaranteed as it varies from building to building.
Requirement for all hardware is always determined on site by a physical survey.
• No more manual readings, so no human error
BIOCOTE
• All data available to key people from their own office
Case History 2
Selected Comark thermometers, probes
and data loggers have an advanced BioCote®
antimicrobial impregnated into the instrument
cases and probe handles. This inhibits the growth of
harmful organisms and is becoming accepted with HACCP and
due diligence procedures as an important extra level of defence
against cross contamination.
Customer: Food Manufacturer (Sauces)
For further details visit the BioCote® website www.biocote.com
The new system needed to be fully automatic, capable
of operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Choice of alarm methods for notification day or night
and maintaining written records. The company also
wanted to monitor temperatures in their chilled storage
warehouse.
Solution: The RF500 system supplied can be
programmed to provide independently variable logging
rates for each individual transmitter, in line with the task
being carried out. The single coordinated system has
answered all the customer’s needs, including compliance
with the company’s criteria which required 100%
reliability in terms of logging rates and accuracy. The
customer is also satisfied that all the data captured will
stand up to scrutiny.
Distributed by:
**Transmitters will synchronise their clocks with the Gateway at midnight.
***When used at 23°C room temperature and radio rate of 15 minutes.
Battery life is up to 3 years with a heavy duty battery. Contact Comark for details.
WARRANTY
All Comark instruments have a minimum one year warranty unless otherwise stated.
The warranty period for temperature probes is for six months and all other probes and
electrodes are unwarranted because the conditions of use are beyond our control.
The Comark warranty covers manufacturing defects and component failures on all
products returned to Comark premises and applies worldwide. The warranty does
not affect your statutory rights. In line with our policy of continuous development we
reserve the right to alter any product specifications without notice.
All products are covered by our Quality Management System which is compliant
with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for the design, manufacture, supply, service, repair and
recalibration of electronic measuring instruments and equipment.
Comark Instruments
Bury Mead Road, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire SG5 1RT, UK
Tel: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6599
Fax: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6598
Email:[email protected] – UK and Ireland
[email protected] – International
Comark Instruments
PO Box 500,
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
C189/6/EN © Comark J46651/09/10
Tel: (800) 555 6658
Fax: (503) 644 5859
Email: [email protected]
Benefits:
Requirement: The company needed to be able to prove
to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that its cooking
cycles had been completed correctly.
• The ability to show that products have been cooked in accordance with customer’s instructions
Historically, this was done by manually recording
temperatures from chart recorders or other devices
• Automated and consistent record-keeping with little risk of human error
• Meets all data requirements for BRC auditing
For more information click on
www.comarkltd.com or www.comarkusa.com
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Volts/Milliamps
0-10V
1mV
0-1V
0.1mV
4-20mA
1µA
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
2.4GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
RF Frequency
Standard Antenna
External, removable,
omni-directional with pivot.
Length: 90mm from pivot.
High-Gain Antenna (optional)
Length: 235mm from pivot.
Typically 50 metres indoors
Radio Range*
Clock Accuracy**
20ppm (1 minute/month)
at 25°C/ 77°F
Logging Memory 32000 records
Logging Frequency Programmable between
1 minute and 60 minutes
Monitoring Frequency
1 minute
LEDs
Red – Warning
Green – External Power
Case Material Over-moulded food safe clear
Polycarbonate with BioCote®
antimicrobial
Case enclosure designed to meet
Environmental Protection Transmitters
IP67 BS6059
Battery Type
Replaceable Lithium ‘C’ Cell
Saft LSH14 Light
(Part No RFBATT)
Battery Life***
1 year
L 170mm x W 83mm x D 34mm
Dimensions Weight 200g
d
Power SourcesRF500A and RF500AP: AC power adaptor,
rechargeable NiMh battery
RF500AP only: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
capability. Compliant to IEEE 802.3af
Clock Accuracy
4ppm (2 minutes per year)
Relay Outputs (SW1 & SW2)Two individual 2.5mm jack sockets.
Contacts: 24Vdc 500mA maximum
Power Consumption
12W typical
Dimensions
L 225mm x W 150mm x D 40mm
Weight
1.3Kg
N
Up to 256
Up to 64
Up to 10 years’ storage
2.4 GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
1 hour
an
RF500A Gateway
Number of Channels
Number of Transmitters
Storage Capacity
RF Frequency
Battery Life
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Power Adaptor
Battery Backup
EW
Technical specifications
RF500 Wireless Monitoring
Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind.
RF500
Applications include catering,
foodservice, food manufacture,
pharmaceutical healthcare,
warehousing and retail.
Warehousing
Retail
Case History 1
Customer: A Healthcare Trust
across four hospital sites with six pathology labs, eight
blood banks and a total of 180 monitoring points.
Solution: An RF500 system with 14 Gateway units has
fulfilled all the customer’s requirements. It allows data
from all locations to be viewed locally and remotely by
different people within the trust and includes an email
alarm system for each separate Gateway, as well as
visible alarms on each transmitter.
Requirement: To upgrade existing temperature
monitoring methods.
Previous methods relied on a combination of equipment
displays, data loggers, chart recorders and manual
recording which, in terms of remote blood banks alone,
was taking a member of staff 2 hours per day.
Monitoring points range from -80°C freezers, fridges,
cold rooms and incubators, and the system provides
almost permanent mapping for super-critical areas
such as blood fridges. The robust RF signal has proved
effective with no loss of data even across large busy
labs fitted with state-of-the-art electronic equipment.
Benefits:
• Compliance with MHRA and CPA requirements
• Peace of mind because all areas are alarmed
0°C to +40°C / +32°F to + 104°F
10-90% RH non-condensing
100-240VAC 310mA 50/60Hz
4.3Ah Ni-Mh Rechargeable Battery.
Running time approximately 1 hour
Transmitters – RF512, RF513, RF515 and RF516
Temperature Measurement Range
Internal Thermistor Sensor – RF512, RF516 -30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
Integral Thermistor Sensor – RF513
-30°C to +70°C/-22°F to +158°F
External Sensor
-40°C to +125°C/-40°F to +257°F
External Pt100 Sensor
-200°C to +400°C/-328°F +750°F
Humidity Measurement Range
10 to 90% RH
System Accuracy with Standard Sensors
Temperature
±0.5°C/ ±0.9°F
External Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
External Thermistor – full range
±1°C/ ±2°F
Internal Thermistor -20°C to +70°C
±0.5°/ ±1.0°F
External Pt100 – over 50°C range
between two calibration points
±0.1°C/ ±0.2°F (system
including probe)
Pt100 – full range
±0.05°C/ ±0.1°F plus probe
Humidity
10-90% RH
Volts/Milliamps at 23°C Pt100 Connection Type
Pt100 Sensor Drive Current
Resolution
Temperature
Thermistor
Pt100
Door Sensor
Humidity
10 to 90% RH
±3%
0.3% of reading
4-wire
400µA Nominal
0.1°C/ 0.2°F
0.015°C/ 0.03°F
7.5 seconds
±0.1%
* Internal RF range cannot be guaranteed as it varies from building to building.
Requirement for all hardware is always determined on site by a physical survey.
• No more manual readings, so no human error
BIOCOTE
• All data available to key people from their own office
Case History 2
Selected Comark thermometers, probes
and data loggers have an advanced BioCote®
antimicrobial impregnated into the instrument
cases and probe handles. This inhibits the growth of
harmful organisms and is becoming accepted with HACCP and
due diligence procedures as an important extra level of defence
against cross contamination.
Customer: Food Manufacturer (Sauces)
For further details visit the BioCote® website www.biocote.com
The new system needed to be fully automatic, capable
of operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Choice of alarm methods for notification day or night
and maintaining written records. The company also
wanted to monitor temperatures in their chilled storage
warehouse.
Solution: The RF500 system supplied can be
programmed to provide independently variable logging
rates for each individual transmitter, in line with the task
being carried out. The single coordinated system has
answered all the customer’s needs, including compliance
with the company’s criteria which required 100%
reliability in terms of logging rates and accuracy. The
customer is also satisfied that all the data captured will
stand up to scrutiny.
Distributed by:
**Transmitters will synchronise their clocks with the Gateway at midnight.
***When used at 23°C room temperature and radio rate of 15 minutes.
Battery life is up to 3 years with a heavy duty battery. Contact Comark for details.
WARRANTY
All Comark instruments have a minimum one year warranty unless otherwise stated.
The warranty period for temperature probes is for six months and all other probes and
electrodes are unwarranted because the conditions of use are beyond our control.
The Comark warranty covers manufacturing defects and component failures on all
products returned to Comark premises and applies worldwide. The warranty does
not affect your statutory rights. In line with our policy of continuous development we
reserve the right to alter any product specifications without notice.
All products are covered by our Quality Management System which is compliant
with BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for the design, manufacture, supply, service, repair and
recalibration of electronic measuring instruments and equipment.
Comark Instruments
Bury Mead Road, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire SG5 1RT, UK
Tel: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6599
Fax: 0844 (+44 844) 815 6598
Email:[email protected] – UK and Ireland
[email protected] – International
Comark Instruments
PO Box 500,
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
C189/6/EN © Comark J46651/09/10
Tel: (800) 555 6658
Fax: (503) 644 5859
Email: [email protected]
Benefits:
Requirement: The company needed to be able to prove
to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that its cooking
cycles had been completed correctly.
• The ability to show that products have been cooked in accordance with customer’s instructions
Historically, this was done by manually recording
temperatures from chart recorders or other devices
• Automated and consistent record-keeping with little risk of human error
• Meets all data requirements for BRC auditing
For more information click on
www.comarkltd.com or www.comarkusa.com
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ed
Volts/Milliamps
0-10V
1mV
0-1V
0.1mV
4-20mA
1µA
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
2.4GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
RF Frequency
Standard Antenna
External, removable,
omni-directional with pivot.
Length: 90mm from pivot.
High-Gain Antenna (optional)
Length: 235mm from pivot.
Typically 50 metres indoors
Radio Range*
Clock Accuracy**
20ppm (1 minute/month)
at 25°C/ 77°F
Logging Memory 32000 records
Logging Frequency Programmable between
1 minute and 60 minutes
Monitoring Frequency
1 minute
LEDs
Red – Warning
Green – External Power
Case Material Over-moulded food safe clear
Polycarbonate with BioCote®
antimicrobial
Case enclosure designed to meet
Environmental Protection Transmitters
IP67 BS6059
Battery Type
Replaceable Lithium ‘C’ Cell
Saft LSH14 Light
(Part No RFBATT)
Battery Life***
1 year
L 170mm x W 83mm x D 34mm
Dimensions Weight 200g
d
Power SourcesRF500A and RF500AP: AC power adaptor,
rechargeable NiMh battery
RF500AP only: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
capability. Compliant to IEEE 802.3af
Clock Accuracy
4ppm (2 minutes per year)
Relay Outputs (SW1 & SW2)Two individual 2.5mm jack sockets.
Contacts: 24Vdc 500mA maximum
Power Consumption
12W typical
Dimensions
L 225mm x W 150mm x D 40mm
Weight
1.3Kg
N
Up to 256
Up to 64
Up to 10 years’ storage
2.4 GHz using IEEE 802.15.4
1 hour
an
RF500A Gateway
Number of Channels
Number of Transmitters
Storage Capacity
RF Frequency
Battery Life
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Power Adaptor
Battery Backup
EW
Technical specifications
RF500 Wireless Monitoring
Exceptional data integrity. Complete peace of mind.